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Principal controls engineer

Belfast
Matchtech
Controls engineer
Posted: 30 June
Offer description

Our client, a pioneering entity in the maritime sector, is seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to join their progressive team.

Key skills required for this role

BMS, Battery Management Systems, EV Charging Systems, Controls Engineering, E-Mobility, Electrification, MATLAB/SIMULINK, CAN, RS-485 & RS-232, Embedded C/C++

Important

BMS, Battery Management Systems, EV Charging Systems, Controls Engineering, E-Mobility, Electrification, MATLAB/SIMULINK, CAN, RS-485 & RS-232, Embedded C/C++


This is a permanent position focused on delivering advanced energy systems for the maritime industry, driving the development of cutting-edge technology for marine lithium-ion battery and high-power charging systems.

Key Responsibilities:

* Growing and leading the Control Engineering function within the department and maintaining the development processes and toolchain.
* Performing analysis of system requirements and supporting decomposition and authoring of control/software requirements.
* Working with technical specialists to coordinate and lead the development of robust control and software architectures for core products.
* Developing application software and control logic in MATLAB Simulink.
* Developing features and algorithms for performance, user experience, and safety functionality covering a range of energy products.
* Supporting the application of Functional Safety, adhering to the company's software quality/safety management processes.
* Developing plant models to support SIL/MIL test activities.
* Providing practical support debugging control logic and interface errors in both lab and application environments.
* Conducting MIL and SIL testing within the software development environment.
* Collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to iterate through system development efficiently.
* Introducing new electronics technology where appropriate.
* Fulfilling reporting requirements and attending team and 1-1 meetings.
* Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and building good working relationships across the company.
* Contributing to a culture that reflects the company's values and guiding principles.

Job Requirements:

* Holder of Bachelor (BSc/BEng) degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering).
* Experience as a Controls Engineer within electrification/e-mobility sectors.
* Experience with Battery Management/EV Charging Systems.
* Model-based design and development experience with MATLAB Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape.
* Experience with controls development in e-mobility programmes, particularly in Propulsion, Battery Management, or Vehicle Control.
* Knowledge of data communication protocols including CAN, RS-485, and RS-232.
* Ability to meet customer and regulatory design requirements.
* Proficiency in debugging control logic and addressing hardware failures.
* Ability to liaise with suppliers and technical partners effectively.
* Experience with Embedded C/C++ and Python (desirable).
* Familiarity with different lithium-ion battery chemistries (desirable).
* Experience in Control Engineering within a robust new product development framework (e.g., ASPICE).
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and familiarity with SysML (desirable).
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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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